For Immediate Release

Contact:

Richard J. Vangelisti

Vangelisti Kocher LLP

9755 SW Barnes Road, Suite 450

Portland, OR 97225

503-595-4131

503-295-3720 (fax)

richard@vangelisti.com

www.vangelisti.com

Car Collision with Bicyclist Results in Permanent Injury to Portland Cyclist

Portland, Oregon – Oct. 10, 2005 – A Portland cyclist suffered permanent injuries to the wrist and hand after being hit by a car operated by Royal Town Car & Shuttle Services. 

In a lawsuit brought in Portland, Oregon, on behalf of the cyclist against the owner of and driver for Royal Town Car, Portland personal injury attorney Richard Vangelisti alleged that the driver was negligent in failing to yield the right-of-way to a rider in a bicycle lane.  While not admitting liability, the defendants settled the suit for more than $209,000.

On average, up to five cyclists are killed every year in Portland, Oregon.  According to the City of Portland Office of Transportation, the number of people who ride bicycles is growing daily, both for exercise and transit.

Bicyclists who have been injured in an accident have strict deadlines for bringing personal injury claims relating to the accident. It is critical that an injured cyclist contact a Washington or Oregon accident attorney if he or she may have a claim from the accident. A personal injury attorney at Vangelisti Kocher LLP can provide a free consultation to discuss injuries and legal rights.

For information contact:

Richard J. Vangelisti

phone: 503-595-4131

email: richard@vangelisti.com

www.vangelisti.com